Increase Your Cycling Distance with this Simple Method
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- Опубліковано 26 бер 2021
- Whether you are new to cycling and want to ride your first 10 miler, planning on entering your first sportive, or training to break a century, this guide should provide some tips to help achieve your goal. I cover bike checks, safety, hydration, nutrition, route planning and much more.
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Great tips Roy. Thanks. Rule I follow is, drink before you’re thirsty, eat before you’re hungry, rest before you’re tired.
"One man's 20 is another man's 400". Love that and so true. I'm not a big fan of energy drinks and prefer things like bananas or a milk-based product. I find that energy drinks leave me feeling in deficit after about thirty minutes.
My little tip is don’t underestimate fuelling your body. Drink little and often, not when you are thirsty. Pack some treats, jelly babies are one of my favourites, full of sugar and quick release energy, pack some oat based bars for longer energy release.
Really proud of Nicola, my wife, who recently managed to get to 28 miles. It was hard work for her going up from 15 miles previously, but the sense of achievement outweighed the tiredness.
Also pack some spare chamois cream in a little reseal bag for a mid ride top up should you need it.
Ride smart, ride safe.
Really good tips there Roy, I always learn something new from your videos, like water is available in the cemetery.
Brilliant guide Roy, answered my questions I posted on another of your vlogs.
Excellent sound advice start to finish. Many thanks. Love the cemetery tip!
I agree it's important to go at a moderate pace. It can be too easy to go too fast at the start of the ride, because we are feeling fresh, and then being too tired for the final leg.
You have an excellent outlook on how to cycle comfortably and sensibly. Great delivery - I found your video very relaxing to watch and informative. We all know most of this, we just received a reminder to put it into practice. Ride your own ride!
Great advice Roy I'm looking to getnontp the 100k mark hopefully get it over summer. Keep great videos coming 👍 👏
Great advice as per Roy..never considered stopping at a cemetery before but now saved in my memory bank! I always use tabs in my bottle and carry spare. My plan now is to stop more and eat more too..another fine and informative video thanks again👍🚴
Very good and sensible advice. Cycling is to be enjoyed and there is nothing worse than being put off by bad preparation and over pushy fitter, younger riders.
Thank you for your encouraging words.
My longest ride has been 25 miles. I often ride 10-15 miles a day 5-6 days a week. Thanks for the advice.
My longest is just over a hundred but like you 99% of the time it's 10-15 miles 5 or 6 times a week usually done before 730
Enjoyed this, many thanks. As the proud owner of a 2022 e-ride Addict 30 you had me scurrying for the user manual. The Mahle handbook for the excellent X20 system makes no mention of temperatures other than not to leave the bike out in the sun or in the cold. It also cheerily advises that "every time you charge there battery it will degrade," oh and "remember a battery is considered as a consumable good" (sic). Same as the pad on my brake then. I was a little sad when Mahle corrected the heading on is Firmware Uptade webpage. Made them seem a little more human.
Excellent advice Roy. Many thanks, Martin
Ribble ebike on order. Expected start of june. Looking forward to getting out on the road again!!
Really good tips - thank you!
Great advice Roy, Its the first time I've watched your channel and really enjoyed it.
Thanks, Keith, I really appreciate your comment 👍
very useful tips. thanks!
I really enjoyed watching your video, sensible advice without gimmicks and no intrusive music. I usually take an apple and/or banana and some Rocks blackcurrant squash. Average speed about 10 mph - my last two rides were 26.5 and 11.3 miles, but it is mainly about enjoying the countryside and the exercise.
Thanks, Stephen. I just make the videos I would like to watch and it seems that plenty of others feel the same way. I do use music but try to make it fit the narrative and not just be there for the sake of it. I did 120 miles on Sunday but yesterday was suffering at 58 miles. Some people thrive on being competitive but like you, I just want to enjoy the ride and smell the roses.
Sensible advice and tips, subbed.
Timely Roy thanks for the tips. Last summer I kept bonking even though i thought I was doing everything right with fuel, water and mileage. Best bit of advice I was given was by G. Slow down. I did and found out I was just not pacing myself welll enough. Now sorted :) I like sausage rolls as well!
Oh yes, sausage rolls do it for me as well.
Another excellent video Roy, well done. I never ride without my Wahoo heart rate monitor belt. Works really well with emotion app but also with my Wahoo element bolt computer. I have the top row of led’s on the element linked with my heart rate monitor, this give a clear indication of my work rate and when to change gears or slow down! As an aside my pal and I have both fitted 11-40 cassettes to our Ribble GALe bikes they work perfectly with a RoadLink on the derailer arm. Last week I did 2500 ft of climbing in 32 miles (max gradient 19%) with 40% battery remaining. They are a remarkable bike. Rod
Thanks, Rod, that’s a serious gear ratio. Probably not so essential in Lincolnshire, but a great tip for those with steeper climbs.
Thanks for that Roy a great help
Every time I watch one of your videos it inspires me to get out again!!! Clear and concise diplomatic information, which we all know but need reminded of!! Do it for yourself is the best advice and enjoy it. I love looking over the hedge and seeing life going on around us!! Thanks again.
That’s great, Colin, thanks. Looking like some better weather on the way so plenty of riding to be done..
Just realised your mudguards are off!!! Summers here!!!
Well spotted! I removed them from the Triban this evening, as well. So if it snows you’ll know who to blame😂. Guided Rides start again this week so ride recce tomorrow and actual ride Wednesday. It only 26 miles, but by the time I get there and back it will be around 60 miles. So it will be Triban tomorrow and Ribble e-assist Wednesday.
I have been riding my trike pretty regularly since I last posted. I reached my 10 mile goal! I've done a couple of 10+ mile rides as well as a couple of 11+ mile rides. Now that it's June, I'm doing my best to ride every day and I've only missed a few days. These daily rides range from 3+ miles to 6+ miles weekdays. Weekends see me ride 8 to 11 miles. All of my rides are solo but I'm having a great time with my trike. Turns out getting this trike was one of my better decisions.
That’s great to hear - thanks for the update. It’s always good when you can look back on a decision as a good one 😀 keep on keeping on 👍
Excellent video. Very well researched. All I would add is taking a pair of surgical gloves for roadside repairs, dropped chains etc.
Yes, good point that I forgot to mention.
I love the video. I ride a recumbent for comfort.
I’ve always fancied a go on one, Scott. I featured one of our local riders on one at the end of this video ua-cam.com/video/dWPJKQ1Xr6Y/v-deo.html
These are all wonderful advice and beautifully presented.
When I ride I wear seemless training underwear and I never experience chafing. I even rode Vätternrundan (300km) without any problems.
I think the most important advice is to ride at your own pace. In my experience I have a higher average speed when I control it myself compared to chasing a faster buddy and bonking every few miles.
Wonderful video.
Can you elaborate on that seamless underwear please?
I don’t know what Maydeus uses but my son uses this brand for running www.runderwear.co.uk
Good tips. Especially on going your own pace. You can really tire yourself out trying to match someone else's speed as a beginner (or even far into the sport). You must respect your own level and not try to blow past it trying to get better. Your oxygen intake (or whatever it's called) only gets better slowly over time, not by overdoing it. Most importantly it improves greatly by going at a slow pace. That's weird, but true and science knows it. Keep your heart rate low on most rides (Zone 2)!
Nutrition, so important. I used to wear myself out on 1-2h beginner rides by not eating anything. By home, I was a shaking, weak mess. Don't do that! Eat a snack (banana, bar, whatever) every hour at least, or even more often if it's a long ride! You'll be surprised how much more energy you'll have and how much farther you can go.
Hi Roy - Thanks for a very helpful video. You may be interested in my own experience. I’ve always been a cyclist (a much older cyclist!) but at the start of the pandemic I started riding every day usually doing local rides of about 20 miles - this gradually increased to occasional rides approaching 50 miles and last year I decided to attempt 100 miles (the first since my younger days). I used several of the techniques that you listed in your tips. For my route I put together segments that I’d been using for my shorter rides including all my favourite narrow lanes and hills - this kept me within 20 miles of home - as I’d be riding alone I didn’t want to be to far away from base - this also meant that I wouldn’t need to use maps. I decided to do 10 miles then have a ten minute rests knowing that this was going to be a full day out. This didn’t work out as my first stop was at 20 miles - but the phycology that kept me going was ‘this is not a race’. All went well but I did have to extend my route by a few miles as I was running short - also I could have done with more fuel and more water. So just to emphasise a couple of your tips for your first century - I’d suggest picking a day with good weather and no wind also keep below your normal pace and take make plenty of stops - remember it’s going to be a full day out. By the way I live in South Derbyshire and my route took me through Market Bosworth and by the battlefield - roads that I know you’ve ridden.
That’s great to hear, Brian, and good reinforcement of my tips. I want to get another century in before Christmas to test the new Redshift gravel bars. I have a riding friend who lives in Thulston so do get over to South Derbyshire for a ride occasionally, so would be happy to meet up for an outing.
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Looking forward to your content Roy.
- Cheers, from Toronto
I use bike like a clutch drive as in always shifting from stop to go. Riding and using the 5th PAS being he highest, every time you throttle from stop on PAS 5 the watts go up highest to pick up speed from dead stop due to the weight the motor has to counter. If you use PAS 1 always from stop to go and shift gear or PAS accordingly to mph i.e. 0 to 4 MPH is PAS 1, 4 to 9 mph PAS 2 , 10 to 14 mph pas 3 and so on to PAS 4 and PAS5. This will not have wattage go up at every throttle twist on highest PAS in 4 and 5. Another tip is when on cruise mode when pedaling you will only use 50 to 150 watt and zero watts on a declining path but you need to be in right gear of the mph range. I can go 12miles and only takes 1 hour to recharge over using throttle only in 12 miles will be 3 hours to recharge from there..
Lots of great advice, I try to plan a route, but lots of times end up seeing a sign to something interesting, I like a detour. Worst detour I did was in the 80s, intended cycling to Loughborough, to the Great Central Railway, on the way saw a sign for Market Harborough, when I arrived there saw a sign for Bosworth, thought I will go look at the, battle site, not far after that saw a sign for rugby and Coventry, well out the way of Loughborough, thought I had better get back,
Good job you didn’t see a sign for Penzance😂 I like to go off piste and explore - that’s how we find new routes, but I’ve never been to your extremes, Michael.
@@RideWithRoy I have always enjoyed pushing myself, started off doing local rides found them easy so just kept going further and further, give you a great sense achievement, that day had no idea how far I had been, only had one of those ticker things that fixed to the front axle for milage. But now the longest I've done recently was 243 miles from Peterborough along Norfolk coast to the lovely village of Southwold, and back up to Thetford to sit and have a chat with Captain Mainwaring, a lovely statue in the middle of a bench so people can sit either side of him.
@@RideWithRoy talking of Penzance, one ride that is on my list to do is St Ives cambs to St Ives corrnwall
30 mile round trip to go to an emergency dentist rained all the way there and all the way back and it was cold really cold. Wisdom tooth required extracting on the way out as it caused excruciating pain across my jaw and ear.... long warm soak in a bath when I got home to prevent hypothermia setting in.... what an utterly horrible Sunday.
Presently living in Wales, don't drive and sometimes public transport isn't an option since I hardly runs at all.
Just two days later was a fantastic sunny 48 mile ride
Ouch! Nothing worse than tooth and jaw pain. I can identify with the satisfying soak in the bath 😀
Saddles: If you have a pressure point to one side that you can't get rid of you may have one leg shorter than the other - a lot of people have. Two things you can do: (1) turn the nose of the saddle a few mm to the side where it hurts: this will put a lower part of the saddle under that side and lift the other slightly. (2) Try a supple leather saddle such as a Selle Anatomica (no connection other than via my shorts), which will adjust automatically to your asymmetrical nethers. I rode in pain for years before finding out, when I was being X-rayed after an injury: the radiographer piped up "do you know your left leg is 11mm shorter than the right?" No pain at all these days.
Another thing: if you're riding with a chum it's bloody impolite to have a flashing rear-light, especially these ultra-bright ones that are visible a mile away on a sunny day.
Good advice, John. Especially suitable for Grant who describes his shorter leg in the latest video. I know what you mean about the flashing lights. The difficulty is that on a busy road in poor light the rider at the front may become the rider on the rear at some point, so the light is vital for safety. Personally, it doesn’t bother me, but if it did I’d have no hesitation to mention it. My wife has a problem with strobing lights so I’m sure it’s a real issue for some.
I prefer to use the Endura liner shorts. The advantage is that they can be clipped into a number of Endura shorts or trousers and they are very comfortable.
That sounds good, Errol. There have been a number of recommendations for Endura.
(Rookie Mistake) - Been riding for a year or so (1000 miles last year 10 to15 mile). Tried my first 28 miles last week (Giant Revolt Gravel) and was an idiot thinking I could go up from 18 miles with no rest stop to that distance. I made the stupid mistake of not fuelling up before the ride thinking its only 2 x 14 miles legs. I ran out of energy and could not get up the 2 hills at the halfway point to the cafe at the top so ended up pushing it up the hill feeling very embarrassed so did not stop at the cafe to refuel. I also ran out of water on the way back and had no energy packs or food. The last 8 miles I was on empty and thought about what I just did (28m in 2:45mins) Still a beginner rider.
Fast forward to 1 week later and I tried the same route again this time had a good bowl of porridge and grapes to start with took plenty of water and some snacks. Felt 1000% better after 10 miles and made it up the hills to the cafe for a coffee and stretch. Felt great setting off again and did an extra 2 miles on the way back breaking my 30 mile duck. Just wanted to say that poor preparation results in a poor performance. Amazing what the mind can do to drive you along and thanks Roy for your help and inspiration. I hope this helps someone. Just saying!
And we’ve all been there, so welcome to the club. One thing is for sure, you won’t make that mistake again now you know how the dreaded bonk feels. Great news on the distance - 50 the next milestone 👍
@@RideWithRoy You are so right Roy. Lesson learnt the hard way. The Cotswolds are so beautiful to experience at cycle speed, I never took the time to actually look out the window in my car.
Looking to go from powerlifting to road/gravel riding. I'm 45, weight 20st and need to go something to get fitter and lighter. I used to have an old Carrera, did a 10 mile loop which I found really hard. This video is full of sound, sensible advice. Cheers Roy, you've given me a confidence boost. Stay safe.
Then my work is done, Nick 🙂 it’s about the only weight loss and fitness regimen that’s enjoyable as well. Enjoy.
I did yesterday my first 100km ride with the Triban RC520, was very exhausting but rewarding. The route was more than 2/3 medium gravel. Can not recommend doing that on 35mm tires. I may buy a set of 27,5 wheels to be able to fit 42mm tires on the RC520. Besides that, thanks for the helpful hints Roy!
Sounds great. Just watch the axle width as I found that most 27.5 were too wide for the frame
@@RideWithRoy Do you have 27.5 in use on the Triban RC520? If yes, which tires do you use on the wheels?
No, but I have them on the new Tempest. I'm using Schwalbe G1Allround tubeless 35mm
Roy. Re Saddle adjustment, you mentioned up/down and forward/back. I'd ad "tilt" to the mix.
I find that a tilting the rear of the saddle up very slightly helps a lot when I'm climbing.
Just a little. Too much and you feel like you are sliding forwards all the time.
Live long and keep pedalling!
Thanks, Brian. I don’t know why I didn’t mention tilt as I also find that as important as the other adjustments.
Great videos, but I feel I must politely point out that the term 'Bonking' is not recent - 'getting the bonk' was a common cycling term when I joined my first cycling club in - wait for it - 1948. I only experienced it once back in those days (it was a bad one), and I have made sure never to let it happen again. Keep the videos coming.
Polite point taken, Edward. I wonder why the term was purloined for something quite different later on? 🤔🙂
@@RideWithRoy Permissive society?
Hi Roy, just been watching your videos, very helpful, thank you. Tomorrow I’m going out on my Ribble CGR, I’ve charged up the main battery and the App is showing 100%, however even though the Range Extender is showing having charge, when I connect it to the bike it won’t turn on. I haven’t ridden the bike for about 6 months, and when I checked everything a couple of weeks ago everything seemed ok? Not sure what I’m doing wrong? Any advice please? Thank you , Barbara
Thanks, Barbara. That’s very odd. I’ve not heard of that fault before. Was the RE partly charged after your last use? Will it turn on before connecting to the bike? If so, you could try connecting it while switched on. Assuming it did fully charge and the plug is in good order, I really am clutching at straws. Sounds like one for Mahle customer service I’m afraid.
my mileage is 20 every day stuck for time wish I got 6 are 7 hours to spare so I can do the 100 but nope 2 hours max for me
As you implied, 'long' distance is relative. 😁 I'd be happy if I could do a 10 mile ride without feeling completely wiped out at the end. Of course my 'bike' is a big, slow, heavy tricycle. (Not a recumbent and pedal power only.)
At age 72 I'm getting back into riding because of health issues preventing me from just about any other type of exercise. I can't ride a bicycle because of a loss of balance. My routes follow neighborhood residential streets with minimal traffic. My longest ride to date is just over 7 miles and I barely made it back home. Today I managed 6.81 miles and felt pretty good at the end.
I follow the tips re hydration and fueling. I am a fair weather rider; no riding in the rain or if temps are below 50°F. I guess I just need to keep riding longish distances and eventually I'll reach that 10 mile goal, right?
I really enjoy watching your videos Roy. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to post these great rides that inspire me to get on my trike and hit the road.
Distance doesn't matter as long as you enjoy the journey. Have you considered an electric conversion kit for your trike? I have days when I just don't feel up to it so out comes the e-assist. To know you enjoy the videos makes it all worthwhile for me. Whatever your goal, I wish you luck in achieving it 👍
@@RideWithRoy -- when I was looking for a trike, I thought about an etrike for about a second. I knew if I got a trike with a motor, that would defeat the purpose of getting a trike for exercise. I'm enjoying riding my trike. I figure as long as it's fun to ride, I must be doing something right. 👍 I'll reach my 10 mile goal eventually and then I can aim for another goal.
I truly enjoy watching your videos, especially the actual rides. Thanks for putting in the effort. 👏
I notice that the majority of bike riding videos seem to be from Great Britain. Videos from the States mostly concentrate on racing or mountain biking; nothing for the kind of riding I like to do. So I really appreciate the videos like yours, Leonard Lee and a couple others even if I'm on a trike instead of a bike..
I've had some really good weather recently so been taking my trike out at least twice a week. Today I finally managed my goal distance of 10 miles (10.27 miles per my app). I'll likely stick with 10 miles for a while. It's a good distance for me. If I start feeling as though I could go farther, I'll decide then about increasing my time in the saddle. 👍
That’s great news! Sticking with 10 until you feel like more sounds a good plan.
Hi here! I am looking for a nice jacket that can handle wind, rain, and sweat. Not easy to cover impermeability without sweating. Any idea? Ty
I use this one www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-packable-jacket-1?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=105581104&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI367Z2IvI-QIVwevtCh2G7g5pEAQYASABEgIJyvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I don’t know how it would handle heavy rain but keeps me dry in showers, and good ventilation so don’t sweat. It’s also warm when used as a top layer.
hi just got back into cycling after a 10 year break .just done 20 mile round trip .i have got arthritis in my knees and had a few operations on my knees.the day after ride i had a bit of pain in knees but my knees seemed a lot more free. but did get numb fingers alot.but really enjoyed the ride out.i am 56 yeras old.i am hoping to do a lot more riding.i have watched a few of your videos and they are very informative. how many miles would you advise for my next ride .as i dont want to over do it. thank you ps my legs did burn after riding fast up a few hills.i stopped about 4 times on this ride .
That’s good to hear, Steve. My knees also play up but not needed an Op. I did ask the GP for advice and was given great news - cycling is excellent exercise for knees. As you say, it does free them up, but stiffness returns afterwards. I think 20 miles is a significant milestone. I remember being quite nervous when I set out on my first 20 mile attempt - and was elated when I completed it. As for your next distance? Only you and your body can tell. For me, the milestones were 20, 30, 50, 75, 100, 120, and 150. I would suggest planning a 20 mile route that has 25 and 30 mile options. Then when you are 10 miles into the ride, listen to your body. If you are not feeling particularly strong, be satisfied with consolidating the 20. If you are feeling good, then push on to one of the longer routes. My first 50 was in the Windsor sportive. The organisation, other riders and general event atmosphere made it a much less daunting ride. I remember clearly struggling to walk the next day, but even that no longer happens. I remember completing the Tour of Cambridgeshire 100, which was my first Century. I vowed it would be my last. Of course, as with other distances achieved, I knew it was doable so did some more - now I’m hoping to achieve a 200 mile ride this year. Good luck and, as always, just take it steady and enjoy.
@@RideWithRoy hi Roy thank you for the info and quick reply.i was going to go for another ride today but the weather was really bad in the northwest today. so i did some servicing on my bike. then my friend came up and asked me to fit some new brake pads on his e bike, which seems to go through pads very quickly. i think it is because it is a v brake model. hope you get to your 200 mile goal on the bike. will be watching your channel to see how you go. i have subscribed to your channel. look after yourself friend.
@@S161064 thank you Steve, and for subscribing. I was leading a Guided Ride on Saturday and had to call a halt due to being shot blasted by an unexpected hailstorm. Looking better next week.
@@RideWithRoy same here hail stone and snow still snowing now.i will try to get out on the bike next Saturday hopefully.
Just make sure that when you talk to your doctor he actually understands cycling running or swimming because in my experience if his idea of sport is chess then it’s checkmate before you ever start. Nothing like a doc who’s only saddle is an armchair. Not that I am biased.
I had the opposite experience, Dave. When my Doc asked what I did for exercise I proudly told him I’d completed a century the day before. I was a bit deflated when he replied ‘not bad’ 🤦🏻
Love your presentation clear and to the point. I would never try 100km on my Brompton made be 70km but I would take all day!!. Keep Safe!! ps had your second jab?
Thanks, Sheila. No, not had the second one one yet, but hopefully in the next few weeks. I have been volunteering at the Newark Vaccine Centre, so if I’m there when they are doing second Pfizer I’ll get it then. Have you?
@@RideWithRoy Sometime in May if not in another lock down!!
As an addendum. Check the wheels spokes. Any loose or broken ones?
Thanks, Allan 👍
@@RideWithRoy No prob. I hope i wasn't talking out of turn.
@@allanfoster6965 not at all Allan, I don’t have all the answers and your additional advice could help someone avoid a disaster.
Petrol stations have free water by the machine that you put air in the tyres.
Good call 👍
Is that your triban rc 520 you are using, Roy? If not, how did you find rc 520 on a long ride? I just got one days ago..
I used the Ribble on this ride, Arthur, but did my 150 mile ride on the RC520. I also did a 100 miler on it just before new year. I found it comfortable throughout. I was careful to choose the correct size and I fitted my favourite saddle. It is sure footed on tracks as well as road and doesn’t get blown around in crosswinds. It also withstood being sideswiped by a car. I am sure you will enjoy yours 👍 The only issue is that the wheels seem oversized, which caused me a huge problem fixing a puncture on the roadside in freezing conditions. If you watch my video on tight tyres I explain it.
@@RideWithRoy wow! Thank you so much for your response to my query, sir. I will have it changed to 700x25 asap. Ride safe always and God bless!
I'm using 28mm on my 520, which improves comfort (lower pressure) and doesn't add any drag.
@@RideWithRoy oh ok then.. I'll just reduce my tire pressure yet.. At the moment I use 700x28..i appreciate your guidance very much sir. All the best!
@@araveug72 this is a simple pressure calculator, Arthur. The results of this are about the same as I use oniony.com/cycling/calc/pressure/
Max 100kms myself...100miles on the radar...not wearing spandex for the looks either 🤣
Get a bigger battery!
Talk to your doctor - that's a joke, they won't even see people who are ill never mind somebody who just wants some advice.
You must have a different level of doctor to me, Edward. I called on Monday due to shoulder pain and have an appointment for a steroid injection a week tomorrow. Small country practice.
@@RideWithRoy I'm delighted to hear that in your area you are lucky, but a vast number of GPs have disgracefully abrogated their responsibilities during Covid, to the extent that the Govt. only this week has actually ordered GPs to recommence seeing patients face to face. A friend of mine who actually lives not far from you, on the outskirts of Lincoln, has been having real problems getting to see his doctor.
@@edwardkerrigan5356 yes, I am aware that we are particularly fortunate in our situation as we have friends struggling to even get through the firewalls erected by some surgeries. Having said that, I have many subscribers with long term and sometimes serious health conditions, some of whom asked for advice on riding further/longer. Due to their conditions, they will probably have a closer GP relationship than most. My message about seeking advice before trying to increase physical activity was aimed at them.
There's no way I'm going commando. It's just totally unnecessary
Don’t knock it ‘til you try it 😀
@@RideWithRoy I'll pass thanks. I'm keeping my pants firmly on.
@@RideWithRoy I tried it once after it was recommended in a GCN video but I prefer thin underwear.
Just ride your bike !!! Riding 100 miles on a bike is no big deal, people have been doing it for the last 100 years or so !!!! And myself I've done countless 100 mile plus rides over the years.
And riding 50 miles is something anyone can do within weeks of getting on a bike.
Just ride your bike and forget about this training nonsense, you don't need training to be a touring cyclist, the cycling is the training.
If only everyone was as strong, fit and wonderful as you say you are. You’ve clearly come to the wrong place - goodbye 😀